Dietary Aide PRN

Cypress Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation; Mount Vernon (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cypress Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation in Mount Vernon, TX, is seeking a friendly Dietary Aide to assist with meal preparation, service, and cleanup for residents in the nursing center.

Responsibilities include assisting with food ordering and storage, preparing nourishments and portions, following production sheets, and keeping the dining room and kitchen sanitary. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and prior work in a large-scale cooking operation is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year's work in a large-scale cooking operation, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by the supervisor.
• Assists cooks as directed by the supervisor.
• Prepares and labels nourishments according to center procedures.
• Prepares and portions desserts, salads and other entre foods; pours beverages.
• Follows production sheets and pre-preparation guidelines.
• Performs pre-preparation including washing and cutting vegetables and fruits.
• Cleans equipment and work areas; sweeps and mops floors; handles trash.
• Ensures meals are served on schedule.
• Washes dishes and silverware; assists with cleaning of kitchen.
• Other duties may be assigned at any time.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One year's work in a large-scale cooking operation, preferred

Job description

The Dietary aide will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks in the preparation, service, and clean up for meals served to residents in the nursing center. Maintains an attractive and sanitary dining room, meal service and delivery.

Principal Responsibilities

• Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by the supervisor.
• Assists cooks as directed by the supervisor.
• Prepares and labels nourishments according to center procedures.
• Prepares and portions desserts, salads and other non-entre foods into dishes; pours beverages.
• Follows production sheets and pre-preparation sheets or guidelines when appropriate.
• Completes pre-preparation as needed or assigned including washing, peeling and cutting vegetables and fruits to prepare for use; Slices meat and measures or weighs for menu compliance and nutrition accuracy.
• Follows the cleaning schedule; Cleans the equipment and work area after each use; Sweeps and mops kitchen floors as assigned; Takes trash to dumpster as assigned; Washes pots and pans as assigned.
• Assumes responsibility for meeting meal schedules.
• Washes dishes and silverware according to dishwashing procedure; Puts clean dishes and silverware away; Assists with cleaning of equipment, dishes, silverware and kitchen as assigned.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year’s work in a large-scale cooking operation, preferred.

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